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Being able to wrap a towel fully around me getting out of the shower.

I agree with TrueGrit. I have a hard time with night snacking. I have to go into bed so I'm out of site of the kitchen. A warm beverage - coffee or diet hot chocolate helps to fill me up.

I've never heard of her but Leslie Sansone is another good indoor walking program. Good for you! Anything you do will result in positive outcome!

Just starting out- I have an1800 calorie max. This seems high but is significantly lower than my overeating and just initially training myself to log in and eat less. There hasn't been a day I've eaten over 1500 but I need the cushion even if just psychologically. Eventually as I get stronger- I will lower my goal. My…

That's not me. I actually will err on the side of more calories than less. I also don't eat my exercise calories so even if that doesn't calculate properly, it doesn't really effect what I eat. For me it's just impatience. But today I put on a shirt that felt a little looser and when I did my errands, I felt more energetic…

I personally need to be mindful and count calories. I do know what a portion sizes should be but it's real easy to forget, make excuses or have that bit more that doesn't really count? You have to know who you're dealing with and I know me. Even when I was maintaining- I still had to keep track. On the other side- I can…

For me, if I am not mindful of my eating- I am overeating. I need to keep track because it's the only way I can lose weight and maintain. And sometimes it just feels like a lot of work. Planning is key too. When I had lost the weight and kept it off for a few years- exercise and eating right became a focus in my life. Then…

Just remember to keep it real. We are all excited in the beginning and tend to jump in with gusto; you want to set up a plan you can realistically adhere to. My journey will take me about a year to lose my weight so the intensity you described I could never keep up with. Set yourself up for success. And good luck on your…

So far I have had two successful days. I made sure I prepared for my meals and had breakfast and lunch both days. I have given myself a high calorie allotment-1800- which is my just in case allotment. Both days I have eaten in the 1300 range but I want to have the extra available just in case I need it without feeling…

I guess my previous post didn't post. The day has been busy. On my feet all day and have reached almost 10000 steps and the day isn't nearly over! I made sure I had lunch; I often get sidetracked when I'm busy. I also made sure I had a snack- today it was a couple of ibuprofen and a banana - I'm very achy! I managed to…

On the right track: completed a Leslie Sansone 1 mile; cleaned the bedroom, oatmeal w/applesauce for breakfast before 10 am. I know I can keep myself occupied today so I won't be bored and looking for something to eat. This is getting on the road.

Lately, I can't seem to control myself. My eating is not mindful and I have been making a lot of excuses... so the scale goes up and I feel crappy- both mentally and physically. Today is a day off from work and day for myself. I am going to focus on eating right and moving. Starting slow and changing small things does not…

Well, I didn't snack after dinner tonight but I did have treats in the afternoon. I met a friend for lunch and chose a salad; didn't have any dressing. I have a lot of work to do.

Thank you!!

I hope you are feeling renewed since your surgery! I have a lot of plans- at least the first year of my retirement- of which getting in shape is one of them. Trying to get a jump on that now. I think it's important to have goals and to keep busy- but not stressed. I am looking forward to not having to get up in the dark,…

I will be 65 in February and retiring the end of March. Literally counting the days! I have been struggling to keep my eating under control, staying away from sweets. I have started again and just trying to improve- even if it's just one little thing - upon the day before. I think I need to plan my meals better- shop…

Also an early New Years present to myself. Retiring end of March and wanting to get a head start in feeling good and getting into shape. It's never too late.

Thanks for the great advice!